Best World Leaders In History - April 2024

To the Limit: An Air Cav Huey Pilot in Vietnam

The riveting memoir of a Vietnam War helicopter pilot.“When you step into a Huey with Tom Johnson, you’re in for the real thing. No one has previously captured the Vietnam helicopter experience with such gripping authority.”—Robert F. Dorr, author of Chopper  From June 1967 to June 1968, Tom Johnson accumulated an astonishing 1,600 flying hours piloting the UH-1 “Iroquois”—better known as the “Huey”—as part of the famous First Air Cavalry Division. His battalion was one of the most decorated units of the Vietnam War, and helped redefine modern warfare.   Johnson’s rivet... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0451222180
• ASIN: 0451222180
• ISBN: 0451222180
• Manufacturer: Dutton Caliber

Vashti Harrison Boxed Set

Discover New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Vashti Harrison and bold and visionary women in history in this beautiful boxed set of Little Leaders books!These beautifully illustrated books introduce readers of all ages to 80 women who changed the world. Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History features 40 trailblazing black women in American history, and Little Leaders: Visionary Women Around the World features 40 women creators, ranging from writers to inventors, artists to scientists.Illuminating text paired with irresistible illustrations bring to life both iconic and lesser-kn... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0316451843
• ASIN: 0316451843
• ISBN: 0316451843
• Manufacturer: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History (Vashti Harrison)

"Meet 40 trailblazing women who broke barriers of race and gender to pave the way for future generations. Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History is important, timely, and written in style that kids will enjoy. " - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor A NEW YORK TIMES INSTANT BESTSELLER!A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!This beautifully illustrated New York Times bestseller introduces readers of all ages to 40 women who changed the world. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px 'Times New Roman'} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #272727} An importan... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0316475114
• ASIN: 0316475114
• ISBN: 0316475114
• Manufacturer: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World (Vashti Harrison)

The instant New York Times bestseller! From the author of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History comes the highly anticipated follow-up, a beautifully illustrated collectible detailing the lives of women creators around the world.Featuring the true stories of 35 women creators, ranging from writers to inventors, artists to scientists, Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World inspires as it educates. Readers will meet trailblazing women like Mary Blair, an American modernist painter who had a major influence on how color was used in early animated films, actor/inventor Hedy Lamarr... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0316475173
• ASIN: 0316475173
• ISBN: 0316475173
• Manufacturer: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission

“The greatest World War II story never told” (Esquire)—an enthralling account of the heroic mission to rescue the last survivors of the Bataan Death March. On January 28, 1945, 121 hand-selected U.S. troops slipped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Their mission: March thirty rugged miles to rescue 513 POWs languishing in a hellish camp, among them the last survivors of the infamous Bataan Death March. A recent prison massacre by Japanese soldiers elsewhere in the Philippines made the stakes impossibly high and left little time to plan the complex operation. In Ghost Soldiers Hampt... [Read More]

• ASIN: 038549565X
• ASIN: 038549565X
• ISBN: 038549565X
• Brand: Anchor
• Manufacturer: Anchor

Educated: A Memoir

• ASIN: B072BLVM83
• ASIN: B072BLVM83
• Manufacturer: Random House

Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II

NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER “A band of brothers in an American tank . . . Makos drops the reader back into the Pershing’s turret and dials up a battle scene to rival the peak moments of Fury.”—The Wall Street JournalFrom the author of the international bestseller A Higher Call comes the riveting World War II story of an American tank gunner’s journey into the heart of the Third Reich, where he will meet destiny in an iconic armor duel—and forge an enduring bond with his enemy. When Clarence Smoyer is assigned to the gunner’... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0804176728
• ASIN: 0804176728
• ISBN: 0804176728
• Brand: Ballantine Books
• Manufacturer: Ballantine Books

The Liberator: One World War II Soldier's 500-Day Odyssey from the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau

The untold story of the bloodiest and most dramatic march to victory of the Second World War. Written with Alex Kershaw's trademark narrative drive and vivid immediacy, The Liberator traces the remarkable battlefield journey of maverick U.S. Army officer Felix Sparks through the Allied liberation of Europe—from the first landing in Italy to the final death throes of the Third Reich.Over five hundred bloody days, Sparks and his infantry unit battled from the beaches of Sicily through the mountains of Italy and France, ultimately enduring bitter and desperate winter combat against the die-... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0307888002
• ASIN: 0307888002
• ISBN: 9780307888006
• Brand: Kershaw Alex
• Manufacturer: Broadway Books

The Indian World of George Washington: The First President, the First Americans, and the Birth of the Nation

George Washington's place in the foundations of the Republic remains unrivalled. His life story from his beginnings as a surveyor and farmer, to colonial soldier in the Virginia Regiment, leader of the Patriot cause, commander of the Continental Army, and finally first president of the United States reflects the narrative of the nation he guided into existence. There is, rightfully, no more chronicled figure.Yet American history has largely forgotten what Washington himself knew clearly: that the new Republic's fate depended less on grand rhetoric of independence and self governance and more o... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0190652160
• ASIN: 0190652160
• ISBN: 0190652160
• Manufacturer: Oxford University Press

Becoming

An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States  #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African American to serve in that role—she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world,... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1524763136
• ASIN: 1524763136
• ISBN: 1524763136
• Brand: WaterBrook Press
• Manufacturer: Crown Publishing Group

The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women

A New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller!Emma Watson's Our Shared Shelf Bookclub Selection - May/June 2018 "the glowing ghosts of the radium girls haunt us still."—NPR Books The incredible true story of the women who fought America's Undark dangerThe Curies' newly discovered element of radium makes gleaming headlines across the nation as the fresh face of beauty, and wonder drug of the medical community. From body lotion to tonic water, the popular new element shines bright in the otherwise dark years of the First World War.Meanwhile, hundreds of girls toil amidst the ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01N7KMS7X
• ASIN: B01N7KMS7X
• Manufacturer: Sourcebooks

Madame Fourcade's Secret War: The Daring Young Woman Who Led France's Largest Spy Network Against Hitler

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The little-known true story of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, the woman who headed the largest spy network in occupied France during World War II, from the bestselling author of Citizens of London and Last Hope Island“Brava to Lynne Olson for a biography that should challenge any outdated assumptions about who deserves to be called a hero.”—The Washington Post In 1941 a thirty-one-year-old Frenchwoman, a young mother born to privilege and known for her beauty and glamour, became the leader of a vast intelligence organization—the only woman to serve as a chef de... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0812994760
• ASIN: 0812994760
• ISBN: 0812994760
• Manufacturer: Random House

Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations

In this instant New York Times bestseller, the celebrated author of Make Your Bed shares amazing adventure stories from his career as a Navy SEAL and commander of America's Special Operations Forces.Admiral William H. McRaven is a part of American military history, having been involved in some of the most famous missions in recent memory, including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips, and the raid to kill Osama bin Laden.Sea Stories begins in 1960 at the American Officers' Club in France, where Allied officers and their wives gathered to have drinks and tell s... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1538729741
• ASIN: 1538729741
• ISBN: 1538729741
• Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing

Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

• ASIN: 1400064163
• ASIN: 1400064163
• ISBN: 9781400064168
• Brand: Random House
• Manufacturer: Random House

2019 History Channel This Day in History Boxed Calendar: 365 Remarkable People, Extraordinary Events, and Fascinating Facts

The #1 history calendar, from one of the most relied-upon and best-respected sources of historical material, The History Channel. Perfect for history buffs and trivia lovers alike, this 2019 boxed calendar assembles a year of the most fascinating and influential events, accomplishments, and inventions, dating from early civilization up to the 21st century.

• ASIN: 1492663662
• UPC: 760789270703
• ASIN: 1492663662
• ISBN: 1492663662
• Manufacturer: Sourcebooks

Gentlemen from Hell: Men of the 487th Bomb Group : Leaders of the Largest Eighth Air Force Mission of World War II

Gentlemen from Hell: Men of the 487th Bomb Group Leaders of the Largest Eighth Air Force Mission of World War

• UPC: 50087769
• Rating: 5.0

The Best American History Book in the World : All the Information You Need to Know Without All the Stuff That Will Put You to Sleep

If you only have enough money to buy one book about American history, this better be that book. Whether you're a confused student, a stressed teacher or just a regular yahoo wanting to finally understand

• UPC: 53338013

Hearts Touched by Fire : The Best of Battles and Leaders of the Civil War

The most enduring entries from the classic four-volume series Battles and Leaders of the Civil War have now been edited and merged into one volume. Here are the best of the first-person accounts originally published

• UPC: 14902516
• Rating: 5.0

Before They Changed the World : Pivotal Moments That Shaped the Lives of Great Leaders Before They Became Famous

Before They Changed the World includes more than 90 archival images gathered from around the world. What drives a fifteenth-century French teenager to wage war against the English army? Why does a novice U.S. president

• UPC: 10601429

John A. Lejeune, The Marine Corps' Greatest Strategic Leader: USMC Commandant, Amphibious and Expeditionary Warfare, Military After World War I, Greatest of All Leathernecks, Marine's Marine - eBook

This important report has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. LtGen John Archer Lejeune served as the 13th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps and guided the Corps through the very turbulent

• UPC: 853014671

Vladimir Putin A Geostrategic Russian Icon A Slavic People A Russian Superpower A Charismatic World Leader The Global Upheaval Trilogy - eBook

A trilogy about Russian President Vladimir Putin based on three previously published books from 2011 until 2016. The books clarify Putin's ongoing strategy to make Russia a global power again after the dissolution of the

• UPC: 667248673

Leaders Who Changed the World - eBook

It takes charisma and inspiration to lead any group of people. Leaders who Changed the World explores the lives and careers of such extraordinary individuals as Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.

• UPC: 858560789

World War I Leadership Characteristics That Could Make Future Military Leaders Successful - eBook

This monograph analyzes the leadership characteristics that suggest a rapid acceptance of changing conditions in warfare among senior leaders and which leadership characteristics tend to suggest a more conservative approach. This conservative approach fails to

• UPC: 911117791

Leader of the Pack : The Fleet Submarine USS Batfish in World War II

Leader of the Pack

• UPC: 17131383

Eisenhower: The Most Reasonable of Unreasonable Men: Eisenhower as Strategic General in World War II - Lifelong Student, Supreme Commander, Moral Leader, Extraordinary Personal Energy - eBook

This report has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. This paper investigates General Dwight D. Eisenhowers roles as strategist and strategic general during World War II. Eisenhower had zero combat experience and

• UPC: 402801964